God of Prosperity's (Twa Peh Kong) Float Procession : 27th to 28th Feb 2010

Date: 27th and 28th Feb 2010

Time: 6pm

Venue: 35 & 57, Armenian Street, Penang

Organizer: Poh Hock Seah

Twa Peh Kong Hneoh Grand Float Procession In tune with tradition, the management of Poh Hock Seah has continued to organize and hold these Chneah Hoay ceremonies and processions annually.

There are basically two types of procession. i.e. the normal yearly procession known as ‘Twa Peh Kong Chneah Hoay’ procession and the once in 12 years, held in the year of the Tiger, which is called ‘Twa Peh Kong Hneoh’ Grand Float procession.

The difference is that the former are held by Poh Hock Seah itself, whereas the latter is done on a much grandeur scale with other participating units joining in. Another human aspect of this Twa Peh Kong Hneoh Grand Float procession, since independence, is that all the past Chief Ministers of Penang have had the occasion to lead the procession in the course of their tenure.

The last Grand Float procession was held in 1998. Come February 28th, 2010 the committee will hold another Grand Float procession. ‘Chneah Hoay’ Ceremony - Saturday, 27th February 2010 (14th Day of Chinese 1st Moon) @ 11:00p.m.Twa Peh Kong Hneoh Grand Float Procession 2010 - Sunday, 28th February 2010 (15th Day of Chinese 1st Moon) @ 08:00p.m.

Route for 27th Feb 2010's procession:

Route for 28th February 2010's procession:

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As far as I can remembered, this event is being held at a big and grand scale in Penang every year, so if you happens to be free and eager to find out more, you are welcome to join the procession, but I have to warn you, it's gonna be hot and sweaty yea...